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Mercedes 450 SLC



Tuner AMG
Country D
Year 1978
Engine Mercedes
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "10,0"
Bore 92.000
Stroke 85.000
Capacity (cc) 4520
Power (at revs) 380 HP/6550
Torque 436 Nm/5000
Induction
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Bosch f.i.
Chassis type
Body type coupé
Designer
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2815
Front track (mm) 1494
Rear track (mm) 1502
Weight (kg) 1300
Drive rear
Number of gears 3
Gearbox Mercedes automatic
Fuel tank size (litres) 120
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 12 x 16
Rear rims 13 x 16
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 12.0/23.5-16
Rear tyres 12.5/25.0-16
Maximum speed (kph) 245

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